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Discounts with Cotswold Outdoor
BSAC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE continuation of discounts for members with its trusted partner , Cotswold Outdoor . The discounts also extend to brands Runners Need and Snow + Rock .
Walking is one of the most accessible and inexpensive ways to explore , and with the current restrictions it ’ s the only real option to enjoy the outdoors . And , as divers know only too well , taking the right kit with you is the first step to making every adventure a great one .
Cotswold Outdoor offers one of the most extensive and comprehensive ranges of
outdoor clothing , equipment and accessories . Selecting from over 250 top quality brands allows Cotswold Outdoor to offer the latest in outdoor technology and styles , leaving you to explore in the knowledge that you ’ ve got the best kit around .
The 15 % discount to BSAC members is available both in-store ( when open ) and online .
Dive into the past
BSAC HAS COLLABORATED WITH THE HISTORICAL DIVING Society to bring members and divers an exciting series of webinars covering some of the best underwater stories and adventures .
Having started on the 4 March at 7.30pm , and then every Thursday night until the 29 April , the weekly webinar event features a total of nine online presentations , each one exploring a fascinating diving tale of exploration and adventure .
Mark Paisey , BSAC Coaching Adviser and Online Learning Hub coordinator , said the partnership with the Historical Diving Society ( HDS ) meant divers and non-divers could delve deep into scuba diving ’ s fascinating past .
“ The HDS has a passion for exploring , preserving and recording our diving heritage , which fits so well with BSAC ,” said Mark . “ Anyone with an interest in our diving heritage will enjoy the opportunity to engage with the webinar topics , with many being presented by speakers who were there .”
A highlight of the series will be the story of the disappearance of Commander ‘ Buster ’ Crabb and will be presented on 22 April by Anne Bevan , based on her late husband John Bevan ’ s book . John was a BSAC National Instructor as well as the founding Chair of the Historical Diving Society .
The remaining webinars on the programme includes :
■ 18 March
■ 25 March
Historic diving in Ireland
Mike O ’ Meara ’ s time as a submarine lockout diver during the 1970s
■ 1 April History of underwater welding
■ 8 April The diver who saved the Winchester Cathedral
■ 15 April The salvage of the Dixilan Field
■ 22 April What really happened to Commander Crabb ?
■ 29 April The raising of the Kursk
HDS is a charity , and so there will be a small charge for each webinar as a donation . Webinars are priced at £ 3 for members and £ 5 for non-members , and places can be pre-booked online . Each webinar needs to be booked individually so you can choose which one you want to attend .
“ The Historical Diving Society exists to promote and preserve our diving heritage . Being able to bring these webinars to our membership , and wider , means we can continue to support their essential work ,” Mark added .
Please note : the webinars are live and will not be recorded , so each one must be watched on their broadcast date .
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